43 Years: Meet the Man Held in Solitary Confinement Longer than any Prisoner in U.S. History

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  • čas přidán 28. 03. 2019
  • Albert Woodfox is a former political prisoner who was held in solitary confinement for 43 years until he won his freedom just over three years ago. Now he is traveling the world and joins us in studio to discuss his new memoir, “Solitary: Unbroken by Four Decades in Solitary Confinement. My Story of Transformation and Hope.” In it, he writes about his childhood and how his mother struggled to keep the family cared for, how as a teenager and young man he was in and out of jails and prisons, and how he became radicalized when he met members of the Black Panther Party and went on to establish the first chapter of the organization at the Louisiana State Penitentiary in Angola, Louisiana, to address horrific conditions at the former cotton plantation. Not long after this, he and fellow prisoner Herman Wallace were accused in 1972 of stabbing prison guard Brent Miller. The two men always maintained their innocence, saying they were targeted because of their political activity. Woodfox, Wallace and and a third man, Robert King, became collectively known as the Angola 3. For decades Amnesty International and other groups campaigned for their release. “Solitary confinement … is the most horrible and brutal nonphysical attack upon a human being,” Woodfox says.
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  • @bundleofperceptions1397
    @bundleofperceptions1397 Před 5 lety +768

    The guards and warden who kept this man in solitary, should be put in solitary, and the door welded permanently shut .

    • @cptmiller132
      @cptmiller132 Před 5 lety +8

      @onlyfacts prove it?

    • @thephenomenon6258
      @thephenomenon6258 Před 5 lety +3

      Bundle of Perceptions yes indeed

    • @marymack6851
      @marymack6851 Před 5 lety +15

      To:-- Bundle Of Perceptions- When there Arses is Roasting in the fires of Hell they'll be no escape..All the Fire-Brigades on Earth won't have enuff water to QUENCH THESE VERMIN who took away this man's Freedom...He's a Phoenix and has risen out the ashes they dam well won't...God Bless Albert and you to BUNDLE OF PERCEPTIONS.. FROM:--- IRELAND WITH WARMTH- PEACE- AND THE UT-MOST RESPECT......

    • @thehuntx
      @thehuntx Před 5 lety +1

      💯

    • @ArlenaMassey
      @ArlenaMassey Před 5 lety +10

      i say those guards get the death of a thousands cuts. just like mao!

  • @klipkultur2951
    @klipkultur2951 Před 5 lety +106

    I'll never complain about my own life. Thank you Albert and Herman.

  • @wiggywil
    @wiggywil Před 5 lety +384

    I'm 41 years old..This man has been locked in a closet ALL of my life, and then some...I CANNOT IMAGINE!!!

    • @sweetpea1531
      @sweetpea1531 Před 5 lety +2

      @Joe Ann AMEN .... AMEN..... AMEN ! 4/20/2019

    • @adambarney1137
      @adambarney1137 Před 5 lety +8

      Im 42 year old I digg it brother

    • @donaldsummons5768
      @donaldsummons5768 Před 5 lety +8

      I’ll be 40 in a month, I can’t even figure out how to believe what I know to be true. This kinda got me f’ed UP. Smmfh

    • @o-megasupreme1188
      @o-megasupreme1188 Před 5 lety +5

      FAXTZ IM 43 !!!! IDK HOW HE REELI MANAGED !!! A MONTH ALMOST DROVE ME LOONEY !!! BUT IT MADE ME A STRONGER INDIVIDUAL !!!!!

    • @skionen1781
      @skionen1781 Před 4 lety +6

      i would lose my mind in 2 days shit. Wow 43 years in solitary confinement thats crazy

  • @sheronturner8787
    @sheronturner8787 Před 5 lety +182

    He has been down but not broken. A strong black man.Let your voice be heard brother.One love from Jamaica.

  • @SensoriaMaRia
    @SensoriaMaRia Před 5 lety +169

    Mr. Woodfox, you are an example of resilience rarely observed in our human family. You were a resilient child. A resilient young warrior. That you had to further develop your resilience through 43 years of one of the most spirit breaking conditions is a TRAVESTY. But NOT a tragedy as you live, you know love, you share your wise voice for any seeking to break their chains. THEY did not break you. I love YOU!

  • @cuteshoesandbags8094
    @cuteshoesandbags8094 Před 5 lety +60

    Unjustly imprisoned for 43 years in solitary. This man is not a man, he's a superman!

    • @qdaves8101
      @qdaves8101 Před 3 lety +1

      Facts protecting yourself physically anit shit Hollywood exaggerated that shit the real issue is the psychological factors is the worst

  • @brewilly8577
    @brewilly8577 Před 5 lety +145

    “You’re aware of your condition based on your level of consciousness.” I am in eternally grateful you have shared your experience of this life. Thank you Albert.

  • @majormediaproductions
    @majormediaproductions Před 5 lety +268

    Very articulate and never lost his mind
    👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾A miracle indeed #SpeechlessAndSaddened🙁

    • @bessieking3797
      @bessieking3797 Před 3 lety +11

      God is a way maker, this man's purpose continues.

    • @nasashadavis1726
      @nasashadavis1726 Před 3 lety +4

      A miracle that only God could provide indeed🙏🏾✨

  • @ThabaniTBowseHadebe0909
    @ThabaniTBowseHadebe0909 Před 5 lety +211

    How did he not lose his mind! That's a strong mind! Bless you!

    • @marlomills6800
      @marlomills6800 Před 5 lety +19

      Thee ABSOLUTE Grace of the MOST HIGH LIVING GOD!

    • @TheSuperbeauty24
      @TheSuperbeauty24 Před 5 lety +11

      He's a chosen child of the most high. NOTHING a demon tries can break him. His ancestors kept him and his sanity.

    • @hotward2000
      @hotward2000 Před 5 lety +2

      Tbone Touch Hadebe that’s what they want you to do, lose your mind. The mental has to stay strong

    • @paul.1687
      @paul.1687 Před 5 lety +3

      God thats the only thing

    • @notyourmomyousnowflake3533
      @notyourmomyousnowflake3533 Před 3 lety +5

      His ego was well managed. Selfless people are resilient to deprivation.

  • @theresewalters1696
    @theresewalters1696 Před 5 lety +338

    Wow! Unbroken. No ordinary man.

    • @brendahobbs4486
      @brendahobbs4486 Před 5 lety +17

      God is with him.

    • @thehuntx
      @thehuntx Před 5 lety +10

      God's doing.

    • @juanio7036
      @juanio7036 Před 3 lety +14

      No way this man doesn’t have God in his heart. No man would survive that amount of solitary without the grace of God.

    • @andreac6024
      @andreac6024 Před 3 lety +5

      My sentiment exactly! God has him in his right mind for a purpose! That man should not be in his right mind.

    • @barbarathompson6205
      @barbarathompson6205 Před 3 lety +7

      THE MOST HIGH GOD YAH! WILL HAVE HIS WAY WITH THEM !!!! WHAT GOES AROUND COMES BACK AROUND!!!!!

  • @2enchant
    @2enchant Před 5 lety +29

    OMG. I am speechless. 43 years. Dam this system tried to break this man. His settlement should START at a BILLION dollars.

    • @h_uskyy2191
      @h_uskyy2191 Před rokem

      + free access to one of those places that freezes ur body until they figure out a way to bring you back to life😂

  • @peekeyeseek
    @peekeyeseek Před 5 lety +182

    Now that is a book I'd like to read.

  • @babycakes2077
    @babycakes2077 Před 5 lety +161

    Albert wodfox, YOU are extraordinary, my man! Good hair too ❤️

    • @SensoriaMaRia
      @SensoriaMaRia Před 5 lety +11

      Beautiful hair. Beautiful soul. Beautiful BEING. 💜

    • @pohakumana4288
      @pohakumana4288 Před 5 lety +5

      Sportin dat fro, power to the people! Woohoo Oakland 69'.

  • @leostar.7
    @leostar.7 Před 5 lety +182

    Crime' s against Humanity.

  • @debracecchi
    @debracecchi Před 5 lety +467

    Truth be told this was 43 years as a slave.

    • @gsmovemovement9161
      @gsmovemovement9161 Před 5 lety +41

      Truth be told we are still slaves even when you feel free

    • @debracecchi
      @debracecchi Před 5 lety +12

      @@gsmovemovement9161 and you never lied.

    • @k.i.s.s..
      @k.i.s.s.. Před 5 lety +2

      Not quite he didn't have to do any work and nobody to talk to.

    • @chaseisaac9563
      @chaseisaac9563 Před 5 lety +7

      Mrs.Cecchi I am interested on hearing your prospective on racial inequalities in America and throughout the world I see that we visit the same channels and part of me thinks we have the same requirements and demands for the oppressors you should start a commentary channel.

    • @wesleyhempoli5548
      @wesleyhempoli5548 Před 5 lety +6

      You dont know what a slave is. Sitting in a cell isnt slavery.

  • @joyfulsoul1702
    @joyfulsoul1702 Před 5 lety +75

    Beautiful halo Mr. Albert Woodfox. You are a part of that chosen generation, you are highly favoured indeed.

    • @hunkgolden5584
      @hunkgolden5584 Před 5 lety

      No he isn't you fucking loser. The Baby Boomers are the worst and most selfish generation of maggots ever shown to humanity. Every young person knows that truth now. I'm glad these pieces of shit are dying off now. Good riddance to bad rubbish. The baby boomers with a scum of the fucking Earth may they rot in hell forever. Thank God that's not going to take long. Those pictures are dropping like flies now and I for one think it's awesome and I'm happy

  • @MrLebronjames2324
    @MrLebronjames2324 Před 5 lety +196

    the prison should be held accountable for ALL deaths.

    • @rodneycook345
      @rodneycook345 Před 3 lety +1

      No they should be taken and held as such in like conditions; their women and children, the same. Do unto them that have done onto thee. People that shed blood don't know what it's like until theirs is shed: and eye for an eye!

    • @fonda7760
      @fonda7760 Před 3 lety +1

      They should be held responsible for all rapes as well.

  • @dabay200
    @dabay200 Před 5 lety +716

    This is American institutional & systematic racism at it is finest - an absolute disgrace where the criminal justice system is one of the most racist and unjust, even Mandela's 26 years in prison seems like a short vacation compared to this. Woodfox is a superhero, most people would have gone insane.

    • @frederickweeksjr.1189
      @frederickweeksjr.1189 Před 5 lety +32

      I CAN'T WAIT UNTIL THE LORD RULES.

    • @ItsNotRealLife
      @ItsNotRealLife Před 5 lety +10

      Dinal Abay
      What's racism got to do with this? He said himself he was targeted due to his activism.
      America isn't systematically or institutionally racist - that's just a catchphrase.
      America overwhelmingly voted in a black president not once but TWICE

    • @TheCurtiskeys
      @TheCurtiskeys Před 5 lety +35

      @@ItsNotRealLife what planet you live on? It doesn't even make sense what you said. If you are not white you are the most ignorant person that I've ever read a comment from.
      You will be made aware I promise you that.

    • @ItsNotRealLife
      @ItsNotRealLife Před 5 lety +4

      @@frederickweeksjr.1189
      You'll have a very long wait he's already 2,019 years late

    • @thecargotsold
      @thecargotsold Před 5 lety +17

      @@ItsNotRealLife you are an imbecile

  • @transporterIII
    @transporterIII Před 5 lety +212

    so much for the Constitutional ban on cruel and unusual punishment

    • @seelook2064
      @seelook2064 Před 5 lety +3

      Johnathan Myers you dont have a clue.. even if your incarcerated(held captive) THEY still till you time (minutes) to call FAMILY. Hold you mail so on

    • @jahneastanfield2662
      @jahneastanfield2662 Před 5 lety +2

      That part!

    • @hangukhiphop
      @hangukhiphop Před 3 lety +1

      there's a loophole, you see: make it usual!

  • @nobuhlekhumalo6106
    @nobuhlekhumalo6106 Před 5 lety +38

    God has always given people of African diaspora strength through all that has been done to break our spirit...
    The African spirit is a strong spirit...
    To God be the glory

    • @juanio7036
      @juanio7036 Před 3 lety +1

      I’m have to agree with you to an extend but really all people who have the Holy Spirit and believe in Jesus Christ has that strength in them.

    • @theoriginal668
      @theoriginal668 Před 3 lety +1

      @@juanio7036 wrong

    • @juanio7036
      @juanio7036 Před 3 lety

      The original man Care to elaborate

    • @juanio7036
      @juanio7036 Před 3 lety

      R B Sweeting It’s not about color but Jesus Christ wasn’t really white if he was born in that region at that time it’s mainly brown skin more so but who knows. The point is the message not the color.

    • @mathewprusak2052
      @mathewprusak2052 Před 2 lety

      @@juanio7036 don't waste your time arguing with people who have nothing but hate in their heart. Don't cast your pearls before swine.

  • @hughlowe4431
    @hughlowe4431 Před 5 lety +34

    The frigged up American racist system. This brother shows love for humanity . I totally respect him

  • @jazzypea4950
    @jazzypea4950 Před 5 lety +110

    Thank God this gentleman survived to tell his story, saddened by the dehumanizing conditions he was subjected too.
    Unfortunately this story echoes the voices of many blacks who are still imprisoned in the system.
    2019 Colonialism still exist in law of the lands. Untill those laws are addressed there will be no equality for a nation of people, who are wronged all around the world. Whilst the onlookers pretends not to see the suffering from the injustice inflicted by others who holds authorities status.

    • @emmanuelolodun848
      @emmanuelolodun848 Před 5 lety +2

      Did he survive? 43yrs wasted, 43yrs of unfulfilled destiny and impact. 43yrs of oppression and injustice. Nope he didn't survive they killed his youth

    • @thirdeffect
      @thirdeffect Před 3 lety +1

      Peace and love from Magreb Al Aqsa Morocco 🇲🇦🕋🖐🏾❤️☪️

  • @aiden359
    @aiden359 Před 5 lety +533

    Most lose their minds after just a few days. This is extraordinary

    • @deemays12
      @deemays12 Před 5 lety +4

      Aiden G yes, lose their minds for sure

    • @annmcdonald7713
      @annmcdonald7713 Před 5 lety +1

      Indeed

    • @talentedcreole9340
      @talentedcreole9340 Před 5 lety +11

      Aiden G The secret is to read....

    • @aprilgatewood2008
      @aprilgatewood2008 Před 5 lety +19

      Yes I got locked up for 2 weeks and thought I was going g to lose my mind. I can't even imagine what he went through...This saddens my ♥... Cause its so many more going through the same thing...

    • @ItsNotRealLife
      @ItsNotRealLife Před 5 lety +1

      Aiden G
      No they dont

  • @RickDaddyTV
    @RickDaddyTV Před 5 lety +42

    Denzel Washington wins an Oscar playing this role in a film.. I could see it now

    • @yushar.2993
      @yushar.2993 Před 3 lety

      Played a similar role in Hurricane.

    • @sylvesterhurt447
      @sylvesterhurt447 Před 3 lety +3

      Should have justice served and the reason he went to prison (rights and reparations for blacks) should be met so all that time wouldn’t be in vain. That would be an “Oscar” win for the culture.

    • @markeithswain6470
      @markeithswain6470 Před 3 lety

      Fuck a movie this real life. This shit fucked up

    • @robertcaffrey6097
      @robertcaffrey6097 Před 3 lety

      I was thinking the very same, no one else could do such a story/movie justice. Densil actually looks and sounds very much like Albert Woodfox himself. A movie portrayal would be an extreme psychological roller coaster through helland back .

    • @longbeachmaumba7059
      @longbeachmaumba7059 Před 3 lety

      Definitely

  • @ronque23
    @ronque23 Před 5 lety +27

    What a powerful brother! God bless him. Now let’s learn from him so those 44 years 10 months don’t go wasted

  • @jonathand.b.9562
    @jonathand.b.9562 Před 5 lety +36

    smh. I couldn't even work for a prison after finding out one of the prisoners were in solitary confinement for that long. That's a reason to quit immediately

    • @hindioliver7368
      @hindioliver7368 Před 3 lety +5

      Most of the security guards are criminals also, just like most police?

    • @thetruthhurts131
      @thetruthhurts131 Před 3 lety

      @@hindioliver7368Where is the statistic of that?

  • @RubinaMerchant
    @RubinaMerchant Před 5 lety +84

    So much suffering!
    Yet, is not bitter and wants good for others. God Bless.
    Solitary confinement is the worst kind of abuse/punishment.

    • @onyibiafra
      @onyibiafra Před 5 lety

      How do you know he is not bitter?

    • @RubinaMerchant
      @RubinaMerchant Před 5 lety +7

      @@onyibiafra If he was bitter it would show in his face and his deeds. He would not want to help others, he would hate everyone for what he has been through and had to endure.

    • @onyibiafra
      @onyibiafra Před 5 lety

      @@RubinaMerchant you are not with him in the privacy of his home when he is alone. I am challenging you because our oppressors would rather we remain silent against the barbaric oppression, and your suggestion fits that narrative. It does not mean he is unable to create some good out of this experience, but do not for once think he is smiley willy. 43yrs is a life time, especially when you are INNOCENT

    • @TheSuperbeauty24
      @TheSuperbeauty24 Před 5 lety +3

      @@RubinaMerchant i agree he is NOT bitter. However had he been, NOBODY could blame him

    • @RubinaMerchant
      @RubinaMerchant Před 5 lety +1

      @@TheSuperbeauty24 True.

  • @susana9912
    @susana9912 Před 3 lety +42

    The first thing he did was visit his mother’s grave. Dear god, they took that away from him.. so F’n wrong.

  • @patsylewis1138
    @patsylewis1138 Před 5 lety +81

    This man is incredible

  • @horusallegory
    @horusallegory Před 5 lety +11

    Mastery requires isolation. The interviewers never asked him about his UNDERSTANDING of the CRIMINAL SYSTEM and IT'S SEVERAL CIRCUITS!!!! This Man is a MASTER PLANNER and ORGANIZER the people who run these SYSTEM'S knew his mind was too powerful. You inspire me to plan and organize even more to reach your level of CONSCIOUSNESS!!! ✊💪✌🙌☝👍

  • @CC-gx2vb
    @CC-gx2vb Před 5 lety +24

    I love my people so spiritually strong and resilient! My grandma always said they can lock your body but not your mind. It saddens me a lot of black men have one goal and that is to be free. Not a scientist doctor teacher engineer etc but to be free!!

  • @universalsuccess3776
    @universalsuccess3776 Před 5 lety +19

    Honestly they wanted him to pass. Its extraordinary this man is still alive. Amazing

  • @herecomesnanna
    @herecomesnanna Před 5 lety +15

    I am in awe, sir. Thank you for your story, your honesty and your immense compassion.

  • @mothersgauri4137
    @mothersgauri4137 Před 5 lety +12

    This is heart wrenching yet incredibly inspiring at the same time. Honestly, this is the sort of person that should be leading our country ! A man of honesty, principles and heart. What an irony to see what is happening in our country.

  • @antoinejones448
    @antoinejones448 Před 5 lety +23

    A true political soldier.one of the strongest men I've ever seen ✊✊✊✊

  • @NYCStateofMind7
    @NYCStateofMind7 Před 5 lety +135

    Department of INJUSTICE

  • @tahquameken
    @tahquameken Před 5 lety +82

    Sadly their is no rights in the US.

    • @ItsNotRealLife
      @ItsNotRealLife Před 5 lety

      tahquameken
      Don't talk stupid

    • @hollywoodhawkins9730
      @hollywoodhawkins9730 Před 5 lety

      @@ItsNotRealLife you love black people

    • @TheWordOfTheStreet
      @TheWordOfTheStreet Před 5 lety +2

      exactly. the government is the enemy

    • @tahquameken
      @tahquameken Před 5 lety +2

      @Joe Ann I see more hate than ever. It has become "normal".

    • @tahquameken
      @tahquameken Před 5 lety +1

      @@TheWordOfTheStreet The US is just another a backward authoritarian country that will imprison anyone that doesn't fit their agenda.

  • @dentgent768
    @dentgent768 Před 5 lety +12

    It's not the justice system, it's the "just us" system, a business based on profiting from the less fortunate. The hate I'm feeling has me in tears. WE ARE NOT THE SAME!

  • @lastgreatest7821
    @lastgreatest7821 Před 5 lety +54

    If The Salvages treat us Bad: Why do we treat ourselves Bad ? Where is The Logic?
    Peace Love and Understanding.

    • @thehuntx
      @thehuntx Před 5 lety +1

      I agree 💯

    • @ohioono6636
      @ohioono6636 Před 3 lety +2

      Where is your logic coming on here to say some off topic shit? That's the same as when they say what about Chicago when a brother gets shot. Wrong video for that

  • @sophiagarcia3687
    @sophiagarcia3687 Před 3 lety +8

    It makes me sad when I hear his story i get tearing eye but yet gives me alot of hope my lil brother been locked up for 20 years at the age of 16 he been serving his time in a max prison 23&1 setting, he projected to come home 2061, God willing he come home earlier 🙏

    • @nosajoyidoni9248
      @nosajoyidoni9248 Před 3 lety

      God we come through for him in Jesus Matchless Name Amen!

    • @tanyajones1643
      @tanyajones1643 Před 2 lety +1

      I just recently found out I had a brother and he's been locked up for 31 years. Praying for both of our brothers!🙏🙏❤❤

  • @YoungHustlaC1
    @YoungHustlaC1 Před 5 lety +36

    Someone will have to pay dearly for what they did to this man

  • @Diane-xh7vl
    @Diane-xh7vl Před 5 lety +49

    They stole his life away from him. This is soooooooooo sad.

    • @theoriginal668
      @theoriginal668 Před 3 lety +1

      Are you really sad though???
      That's the million dollar question😅

  • @kingoftheworld53
    @kingoftheworld53 Před 5 lety +43

    Support this man's story, buy his book.

    • @tonyortiz1890
      @tonyortiz1890 Před 3 lety

      I will indeed a real warrior

    • @djfurkz
      @djfurkz Před rokem

      @@tonyortiz1890 did you buy it

    • @nenavasold4702
      @nenavasold4702 Před rokem

      yes. He is a hero for humanity . I will buy and share with my grandchildren. may the GOD have mercy on people

  • @reeceew2879
    @reeceew2879 Před 5 lety +128

    REVENGE IS MINE, SAID THE LORD! SOMEONE WILL PAY FOR THAT.

    • @thehuntx
      @thehuntx Před 5 lety +2

      💯

    • @theo2fly
      @theo2fly Před 5 lety +12

      Yea that has been said that 400+ years...

    • @emmanuelolodun848
      @emmanuelolodun848 Před 5 lety +4

      As a Christian I believe in God but Speaking my human self... That stuff is brainwash. They wasted 42yrs of his life

    • @piedramultiaristas8573
      @piedramultiaristas8573 Před 5 lety +1

      @@theo2fly Ok but youl see it promise

    • @reeceew2879
      @reeceew2879 Před 5 lety +6

      @@emmanuelolodun848 Well, I'M NOT A CHRISTIAN! CHRISTIANITY WAS CREATED BY SATAN THE DEVIL. IT IS THE BIGGEST, I MEAN THE BIGGEST BRAINWASHING, THE WORLD HAVE BEEN DECEIVED. GOD SON WAS NEVER A CHRISTIAN. HE WAS ALWAYS HEBREW, FROM THE SEED OF DAVID, THE TRIBE OF JUDAH. SATAN GAVE YOU CHRISTIANITY, BLONDE BLUE EYE JESUS, AND ALL FALSE RELIGIONS THAT GOD WILL DESTROY REAL SOON. THE MOST HIGH WAS WITH HIM TRUST AND BELIEVE THAT. FOR YOUR LIFE IS WASTED! YOU HAVE BEEN DECEIVED, FOR GOD'S EARTHLY CHILDREN ARE HEBREW ISRAELITES FROM JACOB 12 SONS. THEY WERE NOT CHRISTIANS! ONCE
      AGAIN THE WHITE MAN GAVE YOU CHRISTIANITY NOT GOD! NONE OF GOD'S EARTHLY CHILDREN ARE CHRISTIANS. YOUR LIFE IS THE ONE THAT HAVE BEEN WASTED, YOU HAVE BEEN WORSHIPPING SATAN NOT GOD! STUDY TO SHOW YOURSELF APPROVED BEFORE YOU SPEAK SO PROUDLY ON SOMEONE'S LIFE BEING WASTED, AND PROUD OF BEING A CHRISTIAN SOMETHING GOD NEVER GAVE HIS PEOPLE. GOD'S PEOPLE IS A NATION! NOT A RELIGION. FOR ALL WILL NOT HAVE EYES TO SEE AND EARS TO HEAR! CHRISTIANITY IS OF SATAN THE DEVIL!!! SO YOUR LIFE IS WASTED, YOU HAVE BEEN SERVING SATAN NOT GOD.

  • @shirleyhill2982
    @shirleyhill2982 Před 5 lety +58

    So America, how is having the highest percentage of citizen incarceration in the world working out?

  • @user-sh5iu1lq6x
    @user-sh5iu1lq6x Před 3 lety +14

    It's incredible that he's still sane after this. Absolutely incredible

  • @Mzsixta
    @Mzsixta Před 5 lety +5

    Everyone should support this man and buy his book.

  • @alhamilton8690
    @alhamilton8690 Před 3 lety +11

    Congratulations to the man who held on to his honor and convictions

  • @Katie2986
    @Katie2986 Před 3 lety +6

    Oh dear God, how anyone comes through that with even a shred of sanity is beyond me. ✊🏻✊🏽✊🏿

  • @catalinacurio
    @catalinacurio Před 5 lety +59

    Can a film maker take up this gentleman’s book please!!!

    • @VidarrKerr
      @VidarrKerr Před 5 lety +3

      A movie of someone in solitary confinement for 43 years? The book is great, but it doesn't translate into a movie very well.

    • @Pulapaws
      @Pulapaws Před 3 lety +3

      @@VidarrKerr he they did a movie about someone in a phone booth the whole movie and it was pretty good.

    • @louise-yo7kz
      @louise-yo7kz Před 3 lety +1

      An honourable film maker. Not just anyone

    • @christopherwashington7668
      @christopherwashington7668 Před 3 lety

      @@VidarrKerr Actually, to go into his mind over the decades could work.

  • @StrawberryKisses2
    @StrawberryKisses2 Před 5 lety +24

    43years? That's inhumane. They will all suffer for their wrong doings.

    • @krislarsen6546
      @krislarsen6546 Před 2 lety +1

      It's beyond inhumane it's monstrous I would compare it to child molesters

    • @glennwall552
      @glennwall552 Před 2 lety

      Never will they suffer fact

    • @hollyharte7831
      @hollyharte7831 Před rokem

      They will answer to the Most High God hallelujah

  • @NikkiELFilmsTheatre
    @NikkiELFilmsTheatre Před 5 lety +15

    This is so sad smfh. The only beauty is this man and other political prisoners who give their life fighting against injustice and trying to make sure people are treated equal.

  • @SunShine-sn9ek
    @SunShine-sn9ek Před 5 lety +16

    This is a great man because he didn't loss his mind but the justice system in America is shame on humanity

    • @sparklesp9304
      @sparklesp9304 Před 3 lety

      No the racism in America is a shame on mankind. These men were POWs in the war against racism

  • @ronndadon4705
    @ronndadon4705 Před 5 lety +6

    This is insane. 43 years of being in one room non stop.

  • @zenfirefly5417
    @zenfirefly5417 Před 5 lety +3

    YOU HAVE EVOLVED INTO A SUPER HUMAN....A CONSIOUSNESS MOST OF US WILL NEVER REACH BECAUSE YOU HAVE EARNED IT ...GOD BLESS.

  • @vertigo1933
    @vertigo1933 Před 5 lety +13

    This is an amazing man, can you imagine how far he would have gone if he was not wrongfully imprisoned. Strong of mind and body❤️.

  • @redpenink12
    @redpenink12 Před 5 lety +15

    Thank you Democracy Now for producing this content!

  •  Před 5 lety +20

    Did he say "they got no near to break us"?? This man is a mystic, I cant find another explanation

  • @deemays12
    @deemays12 Před 5 lety +18

    All I can say is:Wow!!

  • @kinggilyard222
    @kinggilyard222 Před 5 lety +19

    GOD is good! Much Respect to this man!

    • @sychophantt
      @sychophantt Před 3 lety +1

      if God is good why did he let him rot for 43 years?

  • @ArlenaMassey
    @ArlenaMassey Před 5 lety +92

    diesel therapy is wickedness too! these issues people don't even consider. incarceration is not very often exactly appropriate. good work amy goodman you are the very best!! this man is a victim of an immature and wicked society.

    • @MrGrace
      @MrGrace Před 5 lety +3

      I love the work that Amy does. She is truly a saint.

    • @jenniferhill8776
      @jenniferhill8776 Před 5 lety

      Is diesel therapy mentioned in this video?

    • @SD-hc4nj
      @SD-hc4nj Před 5 lety +1

      @@jenniferhill8776 but it's still horrific nonetheless

    • @bessieking3797
      @bessieking3797 Před 3 lety +2

      Not immature, these individuals are well versed in discrimination and bigotry. They are very knowledgeable of the lowdown dirty way they behave.

  • @rudegunz
    @rudegunz Před 5 lety +16

    hOLY fuc....unbelievable!!!! Strongest MAN ALIVE.

  • @graywolf2107
    @graywolf2107 Před 5 lety +304

    ADOS REPARATIONS SHOULD IRONICALLY START WITH THE IMMEDIATE RELEASE OF ALL NON VIOLENT BLACKS IN PRISONS NATIONWIDE.

    • @cozycool3505
      @cozycool3505 Před 5 lety +8

      GRAY WOLF - you're 100% correct , ADOS forever More Power to the People !

    • @Thejoker-zi3vg
      @Thejoker-zi3vg Před 5 lety +4

      Keep dreaming boy.

    • @sbabywhine
      @sbabywhine Před 5 lety +7

      Um, no. I think the phrase "non violent" is way tooooooo vague and the thought is emotionally driven and naive.

    • @ItsNotRealLife
      @ItsNotRealLife Před 5 lety +3

      GRAY WOLF
      All non violent Blacks?
      Why?
      That's just stupid

    • @kenyavictory2498
      @kenyavictory2498 Před 5 lety +4

      @russell marcell .....that's so awesome to say that....... unfortunately, many of us are nowhere near 'ready' enough to even begin to try.....esp where I live.... very low population and scattered. In my observation, most other blacks are NOT interested in building friendships or even a handshake in that matter. I'm the type of proud black woman who says hi first, and will keep on doing it regardless (and use to it)!
      - maybe i should start a meetup group adressing why we're so antisocial

  • @jslack8973
    @jslack8973 Před 5 lety +11

    His mind is still strong !!! Can’t break a strong mind

  • @flyystarr
    @flyystarr Před 5 lety +11

    I can’t imagine being so cruel and evil to live life torturing others. That’s insanity

  • @ericrobinson7184
    @ericrobinson7184 Před 5 lety +4

    Speechless!

  • @ericajones1422
    @ericajones1422 Před 5 lety +9

    My goodness 43 years. That was 1976, I was born in 1976. That's a long time to be locked up

  • @mariasutherland8378
    @mariasutherland8378 Před 5 lety +5

    ✊🏾His testimony needs to be heard by the so called young thugs/bad men running mentally wild in America and England and every where.This is so heartbreaking yet heart warming to see how Our Black Brothers weather the storms✊🏾💕

  • @gradualuprisintheory
    @gradualuprisintheory Před 5 lety +6

    Unbelievable strength and endurance! May u be blessed the rest of your days. I'm sorry for the injustice that was forced upon u which is inhumane.

  • @jjoneshauling6104
    @jjoneshauling6104 Před 5 lety +4

    Sad. Glad hes out to spread his message. Blessings

  • @ptate98
    @ptate98 Před 5 lety +29

    Just remember, we got next. Everything they did to us, they got to get it back 7× as hard for a 1000 year reign in the regeneration. Every last one.

    • @bougnaw
      @bougnaw Před 5 lety +5

      We are Humans not the devil. We cannot stoop that low!!!!

    • @ptate98
      @ptate98 Před 5 lety +8

      @@bougnaw he's not the only one. I live in MS, these people actually put my great grandfather, and his father in prison due to Jim Crow laws. We ain't got long. Revelation said that we're going to double the infliction on them. The MOST HIGH knows who did what. Everyone ain't against us. But some of our own people going to get it too.

    • @mikefox8563
      @mikefox8563 Před 5 lety

      Are you aiming this at every white person across the globe it seems a very general statement.
      I am a white man from the UK could you please clarify, thanks

    • @ptate98
      @ptate98 Před 5 lety +4

      @@mikefox8563 not me, but the son of the MOST HIGH. And he can see what every individual has done to his people. They will all have to answer, even us the Isrealites, so what will he do to your people? If you read the bible, you can get in with us. Keep his law,statues and commandments. But your people will be judged by how you guys have treated his children. For everything that they have done, he said give them double. I didn't say that but Yahawashi. It's not a color thing, but an individual thing.

    • @mikefox8563
      @mikefox8563 Před 5 lety +2

      @@ptate98 OK mate then if that's your beliefs that is cool there is lots of evil in this world thats for sure I only represent myself so if there is a heaven then I reckon I will have my place

  • @Elle9228000
    @Elle9228000 Před 5 lety +42

    It preserved his skin, looks so youthful.

    • @jdl2180
      @jdl2180 Před 4 lety

      anything for good skin

    • @vicshrily
      @vicshrily Před 3 lety

      @NEYEN ETHER • Apparently!

    • @paulden3158
      @paulden3158 Před 3 lety

      The sun is what ages skin

  • @NikkiELFilmsTheatre
    @NikkiELFilmsTheatre Před 5 lety +6

    Thank you Albert Woodfox for fighting for us!

  • @JohnDoe-cd6ro
    @JohnDoe-cd6ro Před 5 lety +1

    Thank God for WNYC and NPR. Been listening to Amy for years and been watching her recently for the first time on public television. What a beautiful woman. What a beautiful program. True journalism. We must support these type of shows at all costs. Because "true journalism" is becoming a thing of the past. God bless Amy. God bless true journalism and journalists. And God bless all of you. We are all human. There is no "race". There is only the _human_ race. Love you all. Let us stick together to overcome the hate. The hate that is trying to silence programs like these. God bless and God speed.

  • @Geez01
    @Geez01 Před 5 lety +9

    All jailers should be made to spend time in a cage so that they fully understand what they subject other men to... No man lives a life of complete innocence!!

  • @hound7410
    @hound7410 Před 5 lety +19

    This is the white man world Tupac spoke about

  • @stuffonmymind8550
    @stuffonmymind8550 Před 5 lety +5

    Throughout all of this, I developed an unbelievable love for humanity..........

  • @Ross-ve9ww
    @Ross-ve9ww Před 2 lety +1

    As soon as he came out he looked and acted like he wasn’t affected at all!! This guy could literally survive anything!!!! If there’s anyone mentally stronger than him, I would be surprised

  • @fyabun
    @fyabun Před 5 lety +1

    I am so humbled by this man and his strength. I have no words to say. Just close my mouth, no excuses, no complaints. Just get on with it.

  • @GreenOrchid9
    @GreenOrchid9 Před 5 lety +10

    His father was frustrated and they did NOT want to promote him in the military.

  • @bryanlint9327
    @bryanlint9327 Před 5 lety +8

    Over the years you have reported such stories. How do you keep doing it with all this injustice?

  • @CoolInOlympia
    @CoolInOlympia Před 5 lety +7

    Wow! What an AMAZING man!

  • @foxandbarrettshow6916
    @foxandbarrettshow6916 Před 5 lety +20

    Solitary confinement is the most cruel and unusual punishment we could have ever convinced however due to the conditions in most prisons it might be the best idea better than stabbing or gang rape in a dorm

    • @plantecsmiths1622
      @plantecsmiths1622 Před 5 lety

      Geneva Convention against torture

    • @henrymiller8773
      @henrymiller8773 Před 3 lety

      God gives to every mań strength honour and the ability to śing just like the caged bird. Continue to bě Góds mań.HenryMiller.T.dad W.I

  • @drayyye
    @drayyye Před 5 lety +8

    That man's spirit is stronger than anything I have ever seen!

  • @barbarathompson6205
    @barbarathompson6205 Před 3 lety +9

    They can not understand why they can’t break us!, it is very simple..., we are the chosen ones.

  • @allthewaynatural6695
    @allthewaynatural6695 Před 5 lety +2

    Wow, blacks did not have a chance. And, today to some extent still don't. The way this man was able to keep his sanity and live long enough to tell his story is beyond extraordinary. He has been in solitary confinement my whole life. I pray Mr. Albert Woodfox lives a long life to continue to appreciate God's blessings. I pray he develops precious moments and has precious dreams even in his last days. This is an inhumane act to bestow upon anyone. God bless you sir. Much love to you.

  • @kosmikprince6561
    @kosmikprince6561 Před 3 lety +1

    Unbelievable and unimaginable set of circumstances... What a remarkable human being? Hard to put it all into words! Thank you "Democracy Now" for your work in covering such incredible stories that wouldn't have been presented in the mainstream forums!

  • @ravidadz6976
    @ravidadz6976 Před 5 lety +6

    Respect and honor Mr.Woodfox , Hail the Israelites

  • @jayt2002
    @jayt2002 Před 5 lety +10

    Any other person would break 43years that's insaine bless him

  • @youwannaberichcom
    @youwannaberichcom Před 5 lety +1

    These tears can’t stop coming for you Mr. Woodfox. I am Sooooooooooo Sorryyyy for what happened to you. Please try to still enjoy your life and don’t let this Win over You. Always Win Over this Albert you hear me Love. Like the Winner that you are. Pisces are Very intuitive spiritual people and that helped you tenfold your sign.
    I Love You Sir.
    Salute Forever to You.❤️🤗

  • @jblank1862
    @jblank1862 Před 5 lety +1

    This man has a mind like a steel trap!!!!! He is one of my MANY heros. This man's story encouraged me to sit still and defeat them. You can take my life, but you will never have the privilege of breaking me!!! Unbeatable.

  • @naveensharma5885
    @naveensharma5885 Před 3 lety +3

    Respect for him nothing else just respect . Such humane nature ❤️

  • @WeekendatBrandons
    @WeekendatBrandons Před 5 lety +4

    What a Beautiful Human Being 💖

    • @mrweasel
      @mrweasel Před 5 lety

      @WE WUZ VIKANGS!!! n shiet. Even if he was guilty of what he was accussed, he has served his sentance, so even in the official judgement of society he is not.

  • @David-mw6lz
    @David-mw6lz Před 3 lety +1

    Mr Woodfox you are my hero. I read your book and I am amazed at your resilience and faith. Lots of spotlight on the racism and hate that this country was and is built on.

    • @krisblunt6293
      @krisblunt6293 Před 3 lety

      You do know he was still convicted of a killing, don't you?

  • @reneeharrison3918
    @reneeharrison3918 Před 3 lety +1

    Read this book right before the pandemic, it was a different journey. Alway heard stories about Angola, this opened up my realm adding to all the things I heard. Gave me a new respect for men working together under harsh constraints.

  • @lauramorgan2928
    @lauramorgan2928 Před 5 lety +2

    77 years old! God bless you!

  • @irshadlateef952
    @irshadlateef952 Před 5 lety +36

    Hey America, your prison system is like a concentration camp run by private security companies. There is no difference between hotels on the outside world & prisons. Occupancy is the name of the game. Capice. Ponder fellow Americans. Is this a detergent to eradicate crime???? Peace to all.

  • @normajackson6644
    @normajackson6644 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you Mr Albert for sharing what life was about in Angola prison and the friend ship you had with my uncle Herman I just wish he could have been here to share with the world what it was like , the last visit I had was to bring his elder sister to visit with him for the first time it was a moment that will never be forgotten
    God bless you Mr Albert

  • @marcaroniandcheese626
    @marcaroniandcheese626 Před 5 lety +2

    Putting myself in his position right now and feel that pain, it's hurts

  • @Godsgirl73
    @Godsgirl73 Před 3 lety +3

    "How did you maintain your sanity for over 43 years"? You would never understand..